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SJ06 PZD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 PZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 91,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,576 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,492 miles

Offside wiper is split but still clears the screen.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 80,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper is split but still clears the screen.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,156 miles

Both Front Suspension Strut Gaiters Split

Crack In Screen Not in Swept Area

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2017 75,036 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both Front Suspension Strut Gaiters Split

Crack In Screen Not in Swept Area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,927 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Oil Leak From Engine

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust Mounting Corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Oil Leak From Engine

Oil Level On Minimum

Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,287 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 50,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,774 miles

exhaust system corroding starting to hole

Fail 30 Mar 2012 43,774 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust system corroding starting to hole

Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,583 miles

All 4 tyres close to limit and wearing more on inner edges.

Front discs wearing thin, probably below recommended minimum thickness.

Slight exhaust leak from rear box join.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,383 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SJ06 PZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ06 PZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SJ06 PZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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